Machilus thunbergii hedge large leaved plants such as

large leaved plants such as aucubas

Dichroa febrifuga is best grown where protected from extreme cold - it is an evergreen but can recover from being defoliated by cold weather occasionally (not ideal) and makes a wonderful addition to the woodland garden

sweet olive

pink/red striped flowers with green foliage

Quercus robur 'Pectinata' will start producing large acorns that wildlife can enjoy

Machilus thunbergii hedge large leaved plants such asMachilus thunbergii is a large evergreen shrub or tree with large, glossy green leaves. Machilus thunbergii (aka Persea thunbergii) is a fantastic large shrub or can be pruned into a small tree that has very dark green, glossy foliage and makes a great background plant in the garden. This is a seed strain from the most northern populations of the species in North Korea and have survived for many years with little to no damage in the Raleigh, NC area.